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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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