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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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