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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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