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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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