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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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