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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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