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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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