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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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