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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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