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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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