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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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