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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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