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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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