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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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