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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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