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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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