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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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