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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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