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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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