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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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