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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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