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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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