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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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