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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores 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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