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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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