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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of 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 stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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