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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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