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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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