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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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