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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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