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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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