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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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