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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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