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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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