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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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