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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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