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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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