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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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