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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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