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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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