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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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