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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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