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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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