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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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