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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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