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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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