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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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