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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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