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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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