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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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