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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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