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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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