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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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