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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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