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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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