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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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