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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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