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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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