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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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