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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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