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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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