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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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