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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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