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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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