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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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