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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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