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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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