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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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