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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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