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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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