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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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