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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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