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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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