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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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