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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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