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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources