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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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