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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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