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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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