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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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