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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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