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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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