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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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