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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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