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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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