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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources