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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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