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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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