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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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