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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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