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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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