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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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