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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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