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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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