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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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