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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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