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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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