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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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