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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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