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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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