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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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