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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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