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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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