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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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