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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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