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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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