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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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