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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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