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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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