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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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