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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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