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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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