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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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