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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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