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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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