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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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