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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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