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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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