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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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