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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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