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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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