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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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