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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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