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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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