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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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