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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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