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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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