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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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