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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education