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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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