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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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