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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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