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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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