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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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