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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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