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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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