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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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