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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important 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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