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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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