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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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