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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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