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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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