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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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