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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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