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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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