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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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