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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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