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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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