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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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