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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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