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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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