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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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