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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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