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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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