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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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