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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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