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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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