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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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