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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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