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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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