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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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