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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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