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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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