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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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