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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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