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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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