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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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