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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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