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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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