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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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