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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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