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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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