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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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