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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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