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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources