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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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