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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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