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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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