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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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