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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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