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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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