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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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