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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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