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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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