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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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