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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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