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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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