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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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