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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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