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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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