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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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