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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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