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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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