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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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