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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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