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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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