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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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