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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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