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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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