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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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