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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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