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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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