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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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