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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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