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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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