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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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