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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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