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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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