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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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