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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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