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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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