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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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