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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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