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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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