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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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