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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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