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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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