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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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