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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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