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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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