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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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