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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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