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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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