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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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