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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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