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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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