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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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