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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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