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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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