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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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