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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key 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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