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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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