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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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