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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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