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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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