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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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