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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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