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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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