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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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