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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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