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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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