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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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