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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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