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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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