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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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