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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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