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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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