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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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