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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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