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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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