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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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