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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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