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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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