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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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