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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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