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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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