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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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