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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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