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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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