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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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