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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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