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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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