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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure 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 learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details 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 reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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