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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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