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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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