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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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