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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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