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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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