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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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