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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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