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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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