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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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