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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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