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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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