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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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