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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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