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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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