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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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