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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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