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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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