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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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