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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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