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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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