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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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