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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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