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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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