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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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