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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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