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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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