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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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