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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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