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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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