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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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