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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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