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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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