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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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