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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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