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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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