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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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