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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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