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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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