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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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