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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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