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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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