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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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