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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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