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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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