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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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