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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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