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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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