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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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