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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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