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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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