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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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