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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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