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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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