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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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