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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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