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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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