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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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