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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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