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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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