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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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