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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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