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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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