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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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