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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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