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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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