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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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