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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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