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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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