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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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