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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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