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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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