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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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