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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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