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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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