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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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