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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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