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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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