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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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