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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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