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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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