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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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