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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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