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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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