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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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