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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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