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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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