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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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