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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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