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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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