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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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