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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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