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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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