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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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