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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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