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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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