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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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