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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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