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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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