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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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