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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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