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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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