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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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