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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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