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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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