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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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