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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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