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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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