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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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