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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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