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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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