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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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