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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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