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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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