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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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