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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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