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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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