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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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