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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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