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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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