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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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