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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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