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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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