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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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