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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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