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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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