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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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