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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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