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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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