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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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