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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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