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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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