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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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