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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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