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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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