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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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