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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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