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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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