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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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