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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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