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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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