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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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