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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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