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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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