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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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