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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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