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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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