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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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