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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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