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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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