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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates 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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