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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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