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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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