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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources