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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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