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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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