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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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