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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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