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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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