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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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