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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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