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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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