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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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