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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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