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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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