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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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