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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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