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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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