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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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