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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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