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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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