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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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