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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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