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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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