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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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