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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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