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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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