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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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