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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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