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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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