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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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