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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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