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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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