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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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