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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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