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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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