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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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