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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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