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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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