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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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