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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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