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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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