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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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