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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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