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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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