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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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