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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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