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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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