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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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