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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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