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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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