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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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