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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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