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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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