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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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