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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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