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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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