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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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