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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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