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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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