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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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