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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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