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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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