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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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