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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies 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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