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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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