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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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