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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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