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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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