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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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