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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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