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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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