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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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