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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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