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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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