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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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