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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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