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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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