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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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