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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches 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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