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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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