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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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