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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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