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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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