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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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