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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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