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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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