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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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