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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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