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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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