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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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