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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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