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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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