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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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