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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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