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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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