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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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