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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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