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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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