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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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